Of the four clenched-fisted promises that Iranians learnt to state collectively, the West applauded two.

Of the four clenched-fisted promises that Iranians learnt to state collectively, the West applauded two.

Despite its losses, Iran has emerged much stronger from the conflict, and has become a symbol of defiance.

At a time when the Gulf's two most consequential powers are pulling regional security in opposite directions, the question of where Pakistan plants its flag is not an academic one.